Summary
Purpose of the role
The Design Manager is responsible for leading the design and programming teams, ensuring
the successful delivery of design projects in line with company standards and customer expectations. This role
involves improving design performance, optimising team capabilities, and ensuring adherence to best practices,
while also supporting product development and operational efficiency.
Description
Job Title: Design Office Manager
Location: VES Head Office, Eagle Close, Chandler's Ford Industrial Estate, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4NF
Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Role Salary: £27,166 - £40,206
About VES:
VES is a family run British manufacturer in the commercial ventilation industry. We supply and manufacture a wide range of air handling, heat recovery, supply and extract units for public, commercial and industrial buildings across the UK. We also offer a wide range of specialist services to improve the performance and life of existing HVAC equipment.
Roles and responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the design engineers, design specialists, and programming operatives to ensure timely delivery of projects in accordance with internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ensure quality compliance with customer specifications and standards, creating and monitoring improvement plans to optimise productivity and reduce process time.
- Develop and maintain Critical Development Plans (CDPs) and future project requirements through collaboration with key stakeholders within the business
- Conduct design reviews to identify and address potential issues, ensuring all actions are completed and closed on time
- Manage manpower and succession planning, developing an effective team of supervisors and team leaders to ensure consistent employee performance. Identify and address skill gaps within the team, ensuring appropriate training and development to maintain high performance standards
- Deliver regular team briefings to communicate company strategy, objectives, and priorities, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement
- Collaborate with the leadership team, design engineers, design specialists, programming operatives, and production staff to ensure alignment with business goals and to close performance gaps
- Lead Value Engineering (VE) initiatives for bespoke solutions to optimise quality and reduce costs without compromising customer experience or specifications
- Participate in site visits for complex projects as needed to ensure design specifications and quality standards are met
- Provide technical support to other departments and assist in troubleshooting and problem resolution related to design and technical issues
- Foster an environment that encourages team members to propose new ideas, challenge the status quo, and participate in continuous improvement activities
- Maintain compliance with health and safety standards across all design activities
- Stay informed on new technologies and trends in the industry, ensuring their effective integration into design practices when beneficial
- Carry out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Head of Design.
This specification is not an exhaustive list of duties, you will be expected to carry out different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Organisation and the overall Business objectives of the Organisation. The Company will, with you, concentrate on your development and we feel sure that with a disciplined and dedicated approach this can be comfortably achieved.
Company benefits
- Life Assurance.
- Company Pension.
- 22 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Celebration Day Off (if your birthday falls on a working day).
- Opportunities to Develop and Grow.
- A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Multiple Annual Company Run Events / Awards.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Good Transport Links (Chandler's Ford Train Station).
- The Chance to Enrich Your Role (by joining our social / charity committee and / or becoming a Fire Warden, First Aider, or Mental Health First Aider).
If you think you have the skills and experience requires for this role, please email HR and Talent team on hrandtalent@ves.co.uk with your CV alongside a short cover letter explaining why you want the role and why you should be considered.